Academic Success & Undergraduate Advising (ASUA), Student Success Studio (S3) - Federal Work Study Student Assistant, Palm Desert Campus

CSU Careers • San Bernardino, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Success Studio (S3) at the Palm Desert Campus is seeking a proactive and dedicated Student Assistant for the 2026–2027 academic year. Under direction supervision, the assistant collaborates with tutors, student mentors, and the S3 Coordinator to provide administrative support and help foster student success. The role supports daily S3 operations, assists tutors and mentors, helps tutoring and mentoring services run smoothly, and provides administrative support to the coordinator. The assistant helps maintain a welcoming, organized, and supportive environment for students using S3 services.

This is a part-time, temporary, seasonal, on-campus position. Student employees may not telecommute. Available hours during the academic year are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, and schedules may vary based on business needs. The anticipated hiring range is $16.90 per hour. Employees must reside in California upon hire.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and perform assigned work, follow oral instructions, work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students, communicate effectively with all levels, and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
• Admission or registration as a CSU student.
• Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or greater per semester and cumulatively.
• Be enrolled at least half-time at CSUSB: 6 units for undergraduate students or 3 units for graduate students. International students must be enrolled full-time: 12 undergraduate units or 6 graduate units.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Provide a Social Security card for payroll.
• Meet Federal Work-Study eligibility requirements: submit a FAFSA for the current award year; maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress; be enrolled at least half-time; have federal need of at least $2,000; submit requested financial aid documentation by its due date; receive an official Financial Aid Office award notification; and be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or permanent resident.
• Reside in California upon hire.
• Satisfactorily complete a background check, including a criminal records check, if required.

Nice To Haves

• Currently enrolled as a student at the Palm Desert Campus.
• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater per semester and cumulatively.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with a diverse student body.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a team setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and familiarity with office equipment.
• Basic organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proactive and responsible approach, with a passion for helping others succeed academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Student Success Studio.
• Assist tutors and student mentors as needed.
• Help ensure tutoring and mentoring services run smoothly and efficiently.
• Provide administrative support to the S3 Coordinator, who coordinates tutoring services and related programs.
• Help maintain a welcoming, organized, and supportive environment for students using S3 services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed